''If we end up in a war with China.'' we don't need to be AT war...

''If we end up in a war with China.''

we don't need to be AT war with China - all that needs to happen is that trade routes are restricted or cut - and it's hello tough times for Oz

''Relying on a potential enemy for the expansion of an alternative energy source is Barmy beyond belief.''

we've been relying on god knows what from potential enemies for decades -

you might need to wake up to that

and we're certainly relying on foreign brains

how idiotic am I? -- don't know, but I guess not as much as you by the looks of it